Playoffs · Round 3 · Game 1
Dallas MavericksMavs
106
away
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
118
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 23 | 29 | 23 | 31 | 106 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 30 | 23 | 31 | 34 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Clippers downed the Mavericks 118-106. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Clippers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Mavericks bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Clippers locker room is humming, and it showed. Clippers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
